Every player in the NFL has their “Welcome to the NFL” moment. Whether it’s the change in speed of a game, a defensive back getting torched by a wide receiver, or a big hit, everyone has that moment when they realize the NFL is a different animal than college football.
For Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, that moment came against the New York Jets.
Speaking on the Pivot Podcast, Pickett was asked about the moment that made him realize the NFL was different than college football. Pickett’s response?
Quinnen Williams.
Kenny Pickett’s first appearance as an NFL quarterback came against the Jets in Week 4 of the 2022 season.